HMS Investigator (1823)

HMS Investigator was a survey sloop of the Royal Navy. She was purchased in 1823 for service in Indian waters.

History
United Kingdom
Name: HMS Investigator
Acquired: 1823
Fate: Unknown
General characteristics
Class and type: survey sloop
Tons burthen: 450 tons
Propulsion: Sails
Sail plan: sloop

On 1 November 1825 the eight-man crew of Investigator′s tender, the cutter Star, abandoned Star in the North Sea; the British merchant ship Amity rescued them.[1] On 8 November 1825, Investigator herself was "wrecked" in the North Sea, but she survived and reached Harwich, Essex, England, on 11 November 1825.[2]

Investigator′s fate is unknown.

References

  1. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6064). 15 November 1825.
  2. "Ship News". The Times (12814). London. 18 November 1825. col E, p. 2.


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